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SR5 3LY

Capetown Road

Castle

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Detailed insights for SR5 3LY

Overview

Postcode SR5 3LY is located in a major urban area, within the Castle ward of Sunderland in the North East region, and forms part of the North Hylton area. It has very high deprivation and low crime levels, with around 44.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 62% below the North East average of 117 per 1,000. The average income per household in North Hylton is £34,741 per year. The nearest station is Sunderland, about 3.3 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
45
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
64.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

10/10

North Hylton has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,754 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 11% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

North Hylton has a low crime rate, with approximately 44.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

64.8%

Approximately 64.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 36.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in North Hylton is £34,741 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 264 ft away from SR5 3LY.

Flood risk

No risk

North Hylton near SR5 3LY has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Sunderland located about 3.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
251
Population density
6,284.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
15.82(-59%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.78(-5%)
Burglary
5.75(+29%)
Public order
4.31(-47%)
Anti-social behaviour
3.59(-84%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
245
97.22%
White and Asian (mixed)
3
1.19%
Other
2
0.79%
Indian
1
0.4%
White and Black African (mixed)
1
0.4%
Total population: 252

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
79
38.35%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
30
14.56%
Level 3 (A level)
27
13.11%
Level 4+ (Degree)
25
12.14%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
23
11.17%
Total 16+ residents: 206

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
46
36.8%
Social rents from council
35
28%
Owns outright
21
16.8%
Private landlord or letting agency
13
10.4%
Owns with a mortgage
10
8%
Total households: 125

Property prices in Castle

Median price£126,930
Price per sq ft£153
Sales (last 12 months)68
Typical range (middle 50%)£115K – £149K

Based on 68 recent sales, the median property price is £126,930 (about £153 per square foot) in Castle area, with individual transactions ranging from £89,900 up to £360,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Castle over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached7£317,000£222
Semi-Detached39£125,000£150
Terraced22£120,650£138

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Castle

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Castle.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£191,150£80,500£88,000
2017£175,000£32,000£85,000£70,000
2018£205,000£39,950£96,000£74,000
2019£181,000£41,250£95,000£85,000
2020£180,000£47,000£92,000£87,250
2021£255,000£50,000£116,250£102,000
2022£261,250£41,000£115,000£84,250
2023£265,000£45,500£120,000£92,500
2024£255,000£32,000£134,000£112,000
2025£275,000£60,000£120,000£120,000
2026£260,000£128,750£115,930
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Castle.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Castle.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£182£114£106
2017£181£60£107£90
2018£186£71£110£95
2019£181£85£111£103
2020£190£74£107£98
2021£197£83£131£110
2022£208£83£146£115
2023£219£88£141£123
2024£236£68£146£129
2025£243£109£145£136
2026£222£160£162
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Castle.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Castle in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 26 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SR5 3LY.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SR5 3LY
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
21 Nov 202522, Capetown Road, Sunderland, SR5 3LYSemi-DetachedFreehold£99,000
22 May 20266, Caithness Square, Sunderland, SR5 3RFTerracedFreehold£126,860
17 Mar 20253, Castleford Road, Sunderland, SR5 3THSemi-DetachedFreehold£105,000
27 Jun 202538, Baltimore Avenue, Sunderland, SR5 4RGSemi-DetachedFreehold£120,000
16 Oct 20258, Barking Square, Sunderland, SR5 4RFSemi-DetachedFreehold£110,000

Schools

In the SR5 3LY postcode area, located within North Hylton, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SR5 3LY
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryHylton Castle Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.2 miNot applicableTrinity Academy New BridgeAcademy special sponsor led

Requires improvement

0.3 miPrimaryBexhill AcademyAcademy converter

Outstanding

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SR5 3LY

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SR5 3LY
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miGo Local ExtraCaithness Road, Sunderland, SR5 3REWalking directions to Go Local Extra

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Sunderland district (2025-26).

Band A£1,395
Band B£1,628
Band C£1,860
Band D£2,093
Band E£2,558
Band F£3,023
Band G£3,488
Band H£4,186

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for SR5 3LY, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Denny Wilson

Castle - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Sharon Hodgson

Washington and Gateshead South - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth EastUKC
DistrictSunderlandE08000024
Parliamentary ConstituencyWashington and Gateshead SouthE14001567
WardCastleE05001154
ParishSunderland, unparished areaE43000178
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)North HyltonE02001798
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Sunderland 008FE01008699
Police ForceNorthumbria
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SR5 3LY

Is SR5 3LY (North Hylton) safe?

The area around SR5 3LY records about 45 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North East as a whole the rate is about 117 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are shoplifting, violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near SR5 3LY?

The median sale price around SR5 3LY in North Hylton is £126,930 (about £153 per square foot) based on 68 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SR5 3LY?

There are 9 schools close to SR5 3LY, including Hylton Castle Primary School (Good), Trinity Academy New Bridge (Requires improvement) and Bexhill Academy (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around SR5 3LY?

SR5 3LY scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,754 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SR5 3LY (North Hylton) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Washington and Gateshead South covering SR5 3LY is Sharon Hodgson (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Denny Wilson (Labour Party).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.